The Packers Schedule Couldn’t Have Worked Out Better 👀

The Packers Schedule Couldn’t Have Worked Out Better 👀

From PackersNow by Ben Kurkowski

May 15, 2026 · 17 min · Season 2026 · Episode 396

About this episode

Ben Kurkowski analyzes the Green Bay Packers' schedule and its potential advantages for the upcoming season.

The Green Bay Packers schedule is officially out… and honestly? This might be the PERFECT setup for Green Bay. In this episode of PackersNow , I break down: Why the first month of the season sets up perfectly without Micah Parsons The huge rest advantages the Packers received Why the lack of travel could become a massive advantage late in the year And how the final 6 weeks may decide the NFC North 📅 We also dive into: Strength of schedule rankings across the division Why Detroit still scares me the most Why Minnesota may be much better than people expect And the specific games I’m circling as wins and losses right now 💥 Plus: Mini-byes Home-heavy finish No international games Potential division-deciding Week 18 showdown vs Detroit This schedule really may have fallen about as well as Packers fans could’ve hoped. 🎧 Full game-by-game breakdown inside.

People in this episode

Host: Ben Kurkowski

Topics covered

  • Packers schedule analysis
  • season advantages
  • strength of schedule
  • division rivals
  • game predictions

Keywords

  • Packers schedule
  • Micah Parsons
  • rest advantages
  • strength of schedule rankings
  • division-deciding games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Bay Packers

Places: Detroit, Minnesota, NFC North

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